Low Tuck Kwong Foundation Sustainability Scholarship

Eligibility

• All nationalities*
• Full-time first year undergraduate student enrolled in any degree programme at the University
• Demonstrated passion in the area of sustainability
• Has good academic standing
• Possesses leadership potential, good moral character and community spirit

*Three awards are given yearly for one Singapore Citizen, one Singapore Permanent Resident, and one International Student. Preference is given to the Indonesian nationality for the selection of International Student recipient.

Benefits of award

• The Scholarship is valued at
  • Up to S$70,000 for Singapore Citizens
  • Up to S$95,000 for Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Up to S$135,000 for International Students
• The Scholarship is tenable for up to 8 academic terms, subject to the recipient continuing to meet scholarship criteria.
• The Scholarship will be applied towards annual subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition Grant); sustainability-related trips and research; and other study-related expenses.
• There is no bond to be fulfilled towards the donor.

Terms & conditions

1. The recipient may not, without the approval of the University, hold concurrently any other scholarships or grants.
2. If the recipient decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, SUTD reserves the right to impose a repayment on a case-by-case basis.
3. The recipient is required to achieve and maintain good academic standing. Academic performance will be reviewed every term. The Scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of SUTD, the recipient’s academic progress or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory.
4. The recipient must have taken up the Tuition Grant Scheme by the Singapore Government during enrolment. Read more on the Tuition Grant Scheme here.
5. Recipients are required to complete at least 20 hours of service to the University. They may take on the role of student ambassador, or any other similar role, representing SUTD to give publicity talks, to receive guests, etc., as and when called upon to do so.

Application procedure

1. Interested incoming students should apply for the Scholarship when applying for admission to SUTD.
2. Shortlisted applicants will be notified in due course.
3. Late and incomplete submissions will not be processed.
4. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of competition among eligible applicants.
5. SUTD reserves the right not to award any Scholarship if there are no candidates of sufficient merit. The decision of the selection committee is final. Enquiries or disputes surrounding its decisions will not be entertained.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS MADE POSSIBLE BY:

The Low Tuck Kwong Foundation is a private charitable foundation named after philanthropist and businessman, Dato’ Dr. Low Tuck Kwong. The Foundation is dedicated to improving lives and enabling communities in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the world to build a better society for future generations. The Foundation provides philanthropic support for advancement of education, healthcare and medical research, and community and social welfare.